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Achoo! Too late to get a flu shot?
Tara Granahan, WPRO News Coughing, sneezing, aching body! Is it really the flu? "Probably not", said Dr. Michael Fine, director of the RI Health Department. Fine described symptoms of...
Jan 03, 2013
Sandy Hook Parents and Teachers to Put on a Brave Face for Students
(MONROE, Conn.) — When the students of Sandy Hook Elementary School arrive at their new school building for the first day of classes on Thursday, they will be greeted by their beloved pet turtle...
Jan 03, 2013
The Sawyer School abruptly closes its doors
Liz Burke, WPRO News The Sawyer School located in Providence closed its doors on Tuesday with little to no advance notice for their students and staff. “There was no official contact that...
Jan 02, 2013
Stamping Out Poverty
WPRO News Putting poverty front and center. That's the goal of faith leaders from all around Rhode Island who are holding a vigil this afternoon at the State House. "Our big goal today...
Jan 02, 2013
House passes bill to avoid the “Fiscal Cliff”
The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A weary Congress sent President Barack Obama legislation to avoid the economy-threatening “fiscal cliff” of middle-class tax increases a...
Jan 02, 2013
RI Minimum Wage Raise Goes into Effect
Liz Burke, WPRO News Rhode Island’s minimum wage earners are seeing a bump in their hourly wage by 35 cents this year. The increase from $7.40 to $7.75 an hour became effective on Tuesday. Accor...
Jan 02, 2013
RI lawmakers begin 2013 session
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Rhode Island House Speaker Gordon Fox has started the 2013 legislative session with a commitment to hold a vote on gay marriage before the end of the month. ...
Jan 01, 2013
11th hour fiscal cliff deal reached in Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has passed legislation to block the impact of across-the-board tax increases and spending cuts that make up the fiscal cliff. The vote was ...
Jan 01, 2013
Doctors: Blood clot located in Clinton’s head
WASHINGTON (AP) – Doctors treating Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton for a blood clot say the clot formed in her head but they stress that they are confident she will make a...
Dec 31, 2012
House won’t vote before midnight on ‘cliff’ deal
WASHINGTON (AP) – The House will miss the midnight Monday deadline lawmakers set for voting to avoid the "fiscal cliff." House Republicans notified lawmakers ...
Dec 31, 2012
